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British North American Legislative Database, 1758-1867

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An Act to extend the benefits of an Act passed in the thirty seventh year of his Majesty’s reign, entitled, “an Act for the more easy barring of Dower,” and to repeal certain parts of the same. Passed 16th March, 1808.

Original Act
Transcribed Act
  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    48 George III – Chapter 7
  • Year
    1808
  • Concepts
    Family Law
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
    Imperial/Impérial
    International/Internationale
  • Number of Articles
    4
  • Description
    This act allows any person in the empire or in the United States entitled to dower lands in Upper Canada to release their rights and title to the same.
  • Source
    Early Canadiana Online
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